Join us for an illuminating conversation about how to grow and care for fuchsia plants with one of our region's most experienced fuchsia growers. For more than 30 years, Caroline Zebroski has been a member of the Eastside Fuchsia Society, which is responsible for the fuchsia garden at Bellevue Botanical Garden. In this talk, Caroline will share lessons gained from her experience managing the care of over 130 varieties of fuchsias at Bellevue since 2015. Participants will learn to care for hardy and non-hardy fuchsias, how to start fuchsias from cuttings, proper pinching techniques, effective pest control, preparing potted fuchsias for winter storage, and waking up fuchsias in spring to become beautiful flowers to delight hummingbirds and humans alike. Finally, Caroline will reveal her favorite local places to purchase these inexpensive beauties. Rain or shine. In inclement weather, the talk will move indoors.
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Caroline Zebroski has been a member of the Eastside Fuchsia Society for over 30 years. It was the first garden club she joined to learn more about these beautiful plants and to make some wonderful friends. The Eastside Fuchsia Society is responsible for the beautiful fuchsia garden at Bellevue Botanical Garden. Caroline has managed this garden for the Society since 2015. She is one of many volunteers from the Eastside Fuchsia Society that care for more than 130 varieties of fuchsias at Bellevue.
Parking is limited. Carpooling recommended. Certain areas of PowellsWood are accessible by stairs and may involve uneven surfaces. The Fuchsia Garden can be particularly challenging to access for people with mobility issues.***For this reason, a shuttle from the main parking area to the PowellsWood fuchsia garden will be available in the hours leading up to this event from 12 noon to 4:30 p.m., so that those who wish to view the PowellsWood fuchsias beforehand may do so.***
If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility or mobility, we're happy to help. Please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at (253) 529-1620.
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